by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how Wesleyan U ranks among other schools offering degrees in astronomy.
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The astronomy major at Wesleyan U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Astronomy & Astrophysics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Wesleyan University handed out 8 bachelor's degrees in astronomy & astrophysics. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 4 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in astronomy from Wesleyan U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for astronomy master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the astronomy majors at Wesleyan University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 astronomy majors earned their bachelor's degree from Wesleyan U. Of these graduates, 63% were men and 38% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Wesleyan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 75% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a bachelor's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in astronomy from Wesleyan U in 2021 were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Wesleyan U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 100% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Wesleyan University with a master's in astronomy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 32 |
| General Physical Sciences | 17 |
| Chemistry | 17 |
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